Continuum Surelite EX 10, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Section 6: Troubleshooting
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Table 13 Optical troubleshooting table
Problem Proposed Action Reference
Low IR Energy or Poor Beam
Quality Check oscillator alignment.
Check for damaged optics.
Replace the flashlamp.
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Make a list of damaged optics
& contact Continuum.
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Low Harmonics Energy or
Poor Beam Quality Check for damaged harmonic
crystals or optics.
Angle tune the crystal for
maximum energy.
Check 1,064 nm energy.
Make a list of damaged optics
& contact Continuum.
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Poor shot-to-shot Stability Check for free-running.
Check for damaged optics.
Replace the flashlamp.
Check cooling group for
contamination.
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Make a list of damaged optics
& contact Continuum.
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No Lasing Perform electronic
troubleshooting first if head is
flashing.
Check lasing in the free-
running mode.
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Figure 49 Cover interlock switches
Oscillator alignment optimization
This section will describe procedures for optimizing oscillator performance.
N
ECESSARY
E
QUIPMENT
•
power meter with a
volume
absorbing head
•
2 mm metric Allen key
•
Interlock Defeat Bracket
•
Phillips screwdriver
S
TEPS
1. Perform the Shutdown procedure. (See page 28 .)
2. Remove oscillator housing cover secured by 4 Phillips head screws.
3. Install the Interlock Defeat Bracket.